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Tech Brochure (July 2023)

Department of Artificial Intelligence

IIT Hyderabad

Web: http://ai.iith.ac.in Contact: AI M.Tech admissions

Overview
The Department of AI is a recently launched department at IIT Hyderabad.
Considering the interdisciplinary nature of AI, a separate department helps in creating a
complete ecosystem for AI Academics and Research at IIT Hyderabad. The department offers
B.Tech. and M.Tech. programs, and a variety of Minor Programs in AI. The emergence of the
department is the consequence of the heavy demand from the industry on data analytics, and
the need to tackle the many fundamental and foundational research problems arising in a
rapidly evolving field. The department’s mission is to
• Train students to have a sound understanding of the fundamentals of the theory and
practise of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.
• Enable students to become leaders in the industry and academia nationally and
internationally.
• Meet the pressing demands of the nation in the areas of Artificial Intelligence and
Machine Learning.

The Department of Artificial Intelligence has a sizeable number of highly dedicated and
dynamic faculty members, with a wide variety of expertise. Currently there are a total of 32
faculty members affiliated with the AI department including 3 core faculty members.
Candidates can discover the profiles and teaching/research areas of different faculty
members by visiting the department web page.
The Department of AI seeks talented and dedicated M-Tech students to develop highly
skilled human resources who can contribute to modern and cutting edge research and
industrial demand in AI. The M-Tech students will provided with excellent laboratory
facilities that they can access at any time. The laboratories are equipped with state-of-the-art

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facilities including software and hardware. All the laboratories are provided with internet
connectivity.

Research areas

Deep Learning Fair and Explainable Machine Learning

Autonomous vehicles Computer vision

Generative Models Video quality assessment

Speech systems AI for agriculture

Bayesian learning Social media and text analysis

Robotics Recommendation systems and data mining

ML in astronomy Inference algorithms

Graphical models Big data analysis

Game Theory and Mechanism Design AI and Internet of Things

Computer Architectures for AI Natural Language Processing

AI and High Performance Computing Neuromorphic AI

The Department of AI accepts applications for the following the following MTech
programs in the coming academic year:
• MTech (2 year)
• MTech (3 year)

Please see the subsequent sections for details.

M-Tech (2 yr) Program

The Department of AI at IIT Hyderabad offers a 2-Yr M-Tech program for the
forthcoming session. The program has following two components in the course
curriculum.

• Coursework (24+2 credits)

The AI curriculum is designed to a be well rounded and holistic introduction to both
the theory and practice of machine learning. Students can do a wide variety of courses,
ranging from fundamental theoretical courses to more advanced application based
courses. A course on English communication is also included, in addition to industry

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 lectures.

• MTech thesis (24 credits)

Students will work with supervisor(s) to contribute to high quality research in AI.

The MTech (2yr) program has the following options

Mtech (2 yr, TA)

Students who join the MTech (2 yr) TA program will be paid a stipend (as per the
MHRD norm) against their service as teaching assistants (TA) to different course
instructors.

The typical TA tasks include exam invigilation, supervising undergraduate lab

experiments, helping with course related activities, and so on. Typically, 8 hours of TA
service per week is expected from a student.

Modes of Admission to the M-Tech (2 yr, TA) Program

There are two modes via which a candidate can take admission to a MTech (2 yr, TA)
program.
• Mode TA1: With a GATE score.
• Mode TA2: With a B-Tech degree / MSc (Math/Applied Math) degree from any IIT.
The candidate should satisfy the following eligibility criteria:
• The candidate must have earned BTech/BE/MSc/Equivalent Degree in any
discipline. The applicant must have already earned BTech/BE/MSc or, at least, should
be in the final year of the respective studies. In the latter case, it would be assumed that
the candidate will be able to complete the degree by the time of M-Tech admission.
• For admission via Mode TA1, the candidate should also have a valid GATE score
from CS/EC/EE/MA/ST. For having complete eligibility to apply for admission via
Mode TA2, the candidate must have a CGPA score no lower than 8.

Selection Process

• For admission to the the program via Mode TA1 is typically based on GATE score.
However, depending on the circumstances, there may be a preliminary shortlisting

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 depending upon the GATE score and/or the academic background.
• For admission to the program via mode TA2, there will be a preliminary shortlisting
depending upon the academic background.
Candidates who satisfy the shortlisting cutoff may need to appear for a written test
and/or an interview. The department reserves the right to set any cutoff for the
shortlisting of M-Tech applications. In addition, the department has the right not to
select anybody if no appropriate candidates are found. Note that mere eligibility does
not imply that the candidate will be called for the written test/interview.

Offers will be given through COAP 2022.

For up to date details, see https://ai.iith.ac.in/mtech-admissions.html

For any query, kindly write to [email protected].

MTech (2 yr, self sponsored) program

In view of the high demand in industries and research organisations for the highly
skilled professionals and experts in specific domains, IITH had started All course
MTech program (ACM). After the success of ACM program, the institute has further
revamped it to Self-sponsored MTech program to bring it to at par with regular MTech
Program, to benefit the students. The Department of AI started offering the ACM
program in 2019-20, and the revamped self sponsored M.Tech program in Artificial
intelligence and Machine Learning in the session 2020-21. The key features of the
program are summarised below.
• Opportunity for full-time MTech program via written test and interview.
• Duration of the course: 2 years
• No difference in curriculum and degree to be awarded between MHRD funded and
Self-sponsored MTech candidates
• Eligibility for On-Campus Placement on successful completion of the program
• Non subsidised Program - No fellowship (even for GATE qualified students)
• Open for degree holders having a first class with CGPA of 7.0 or above.
• No mandatory requirement for GATE
• Admission based on thorough scrutiny process comprising written test and
interview
• Non-Residential Program - Hostel accommodation not guaranteed

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 • Consideration for hostel accommodation (chargeable) based on room availability
• Conversion to M.Tech (TA)/ M.Tech (RA) or vice versa not possible

Fee Structure

• Refer https://www.iith.ac.in/academics/fee-structure/ for program fee structure

• Eligibility
• B.Tech/B.E/M.Sc/Equivalent degree in any discipline
The department will do a preliminary shortlisting depending upon the
academic background. Candidates who satisfy the shortlisting criteria will need
to appear for a written test and/or an interview. The department reserves the
right to set any cutoff for the shortlisting of M-Tech applications. In addition,
the department has the right not to select anybody if no appropriate candidates
are found. Note that mere eligibility does not imply that the candidate will be
called for the written test/interview.

• Syllabus for Written Test

• Basics of programming, linear algebra, probability, calculus, algorithms and
data structures.

MTech (2 yr, Govt lab/Public sector sponsored)

Please see https://ai.iith.ac.in/mtech-admissions.html and https://iith.ac.in/

mtechadmissions/home.jsp for details.

● GATE is not mandatory.

● There will be a shortlisting followed by written test/interview.

MTech (3 yr) program

The 3 year MTech program at IITH has the same number of credits as the 2 year program (See
the department website for more details), but more spread out to enable the student to focus
more on research.
The program has the following two components in the course curriculum.

• Coursework (24+2 credits)

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 The AI curriculum is designed to be a well rounded and holistic introduction to both
the theory and practice of machine learning. Students can do a wide variety of courses,
ranging from fundamental theoretical courses to more advanced application based courses. A
course on English communication is also included, in addition to industry lectures.

MTech thesis (24 credits)

•
Students will work with supervisor(s) to contribute to high quality research in AI.
Students who join the 3-year program will be assigned a supervisor at the time of joining.
Students admitted to the regular M-Tech 3-years program are responsible to provide research
and teaching assistance to the supervisor. The advantage of the regular 3-years MTech
program is that the students can get better exposure to research under the particular
program. Students may be paid a stipend similar to (or higher) than the 2-yr MTech students.

Eligibility Criteria for Application

The applicant must have already earned BTech/BE/MSc in any discipline or, at least, should
be in the final year of the respective studies. In the latter case, it would be assumed that the
candidate will be able to complete the degree by the time of M-Tech admission. There are
three modes of admission to the MTech (3 yr, RA) program.
• Mode RA1: In addition to the degree requirement, the candidate must have a valid GATE
score in CS/EC/EE/MA/ST.
• Mode RA2: Candidate must have a B-Tech / MSc (Math/Applied Math) degree from any
IIT.
• Mode RA3: In addition to the degree requirement, the candidate must have 6 months
project experience in IITH.

Selection Process

For admission to the program through any of the modes, there will be a preliminary
shortlisting depending upon the academic background and/or GATE score. Candidates who
satisfy the shortlisting cutoff may need to appear for a written test and/or an interview. The
decision to hold the test/interview will be taken based on the number of applications and
will be communicated to the candidates at appropriate time. In addition, the department
reserves the right to set any cutoff for the shortlisting of M-Tech applications. The department
has the right not to select anybody if no appropriate candidates are found. Note that mere
eligibility does not imply that the candidate will be shortlisted or called for the written
test/interview.

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 Application Process
IIT Hyderabad has a centralised online application portal for the M-Tech admission.
Candidates are requested to visit https://iith.ac.in/mtechadmissions/home.jsp for the
application format and the submission link. Applications will be accepted through this portal
only.
For up-to-date information, please visit https://ai.iith.ac.in/mtech-admissions.html
For any query, kindly write to [email protected]

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